C case-assembler Distinguished Aug 18, 2009 8 0 18,510 Aug 18, 2009 #1 I have a brand new cpu and heatsink (still wrapped). Do they need special cleaning before being put together?
I have a brand new cpu and heatsink (still wrapped). Do they need special cleaning before being put together?
sminlal Splendid Jul 10, 2009 6,357 3 28,515 Aug 19, 2009 #3 Just be sure to keep the mating surfaces clean (ie, don't put your fingers on them) until you apply the thermal paste and assemble everything.
Just be sure to keep the mating surfaces clean (ie, don't put your fingers on them) until you apply the thermal paste and assemble everything.
M megamanx00 Splendid Sep 3, 2008 8,216 2 31,465 Aug 19, 2009 #4 No, but I always clean them anyway ^_^.
jsc Champion Jul 14, 2004 16,893 6 52,960 Aug 19, 2009 #5 megamanx00 : No, but I always clean them anyway ^_^. True. No need, but can't hurt.